Local drama earns acclaim and June graduation set
The Damascus lodge Knights of Pythias presented Damon and Pythias to strong applause at the corn palace. Cast members Lennon Ellis Rathbun Rogers Krom and others delivered notable performances. June 6 will close public schools with a graduation of 19 students, six men and thirteen women, who will deliver a program of essays and orations.
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Damon
Pythias
Messrs
Thos
Lennon
Chas
Ellis
Corn Palace
Damascus Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Dionysius
Senate
Syracuse
Calanthe
King
Harmion
Lucullus
Mr. Lennon
Philosopher
Mr. Hillis
C. G. Rathbun
Hermion
Damion
Marion Krom
Damon E
Sbi
Lennon Pythias
Ellis Dionysius
C. G, Rathbun Philistius
C. C
Bras Damocles
W.N. Hollands Procles
C. E. Newbury
Sara Scallin
Irma Hall
Lizze Hall
Katie Koch
Revival of Coursing Meeting at Aberdeen in 1896
The Aberdeen Coursing Club announces its third open meeting for September 29, 1896 with added prizes including a 14 inch sterling silver cup. A second Waterloo cup for 32 all age greyhounds will be run at Huron on October 13, 1896 with $1,150 in purses. The article notes Mitchell, S. D. as a rising coursing center and mentions plans for witness-friendly enclosed meetings and judges from Dinsdale, Artesian, and Chicago.
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Coursing
Aberdeen
S. C
United States
Huron
Aberdeen Coursing Club
S. D
Mitchell
H. G. Nichols
Arthur Massey
Kenmore Coursing Club
St. Louis
America
England
West
Washington Park
Chicago
Wm. Stephenson
Dinsdale
Iowa
Joseph Dodd
Artesian
Aberdeen Jand Huron
For Good Butter Champeny's Creamery Plant Described
A historical note describes Champeny's Creamery making butter and daily milk intake at the plant. Another item states Mitchell's School sees a teacher summoned to lead a Minnesota school next term.
For Decoration Day Exercises in Mitchell and New Creamery Opens
A full Mitchell note details Decoration Day activities planned for Memorial Sunday and the opening of The New Creamery. The 40 by 50 foot two story facility, built by Champeny Bros, handles 600 gallon milk vats, 400 gallon cream vats, 800 gallon second floor milk vat, a 600 gallon churn, and a 120000 pound cold storage. The plant uses a 4,000 pound per hour separator at 75 to 80 degrees, Babcock test on milk samples, and steam powered butter worker. The facility includes a granite lower floor, chalkstone upper, cement floors, sewerage, and a 20 horsepower engine with 400 barrel water cistern.
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Mitchel
Champeny Bros
Babcock
Creamery praised for efficiency and leadership by Frank Redford
The Davison county creamery, praised as one of the best in the state, is run by Frank Redford of Sussex who will oversee operations. Patrons should bring milk by 10 a.m., keep evening milk cooled and stirred, and mix night and morning supplies if desired. Also noted is W. A. Barber’s appointment as Lakefield schools principal, with a record of effective governance and harmony, and a Dakota University graduate.
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States
Champeny Bros
Mitchell
Frank Redford
Sussex
Wis
Davison County
W. A. Barber
Lakefield, Minn
Board of Education
Lakefield
Barber
A. Grammer
Mr. Barber
Dakota University
Memorial Exercises Planned by Three Patriotic Societies
Memorial programs set for May 22 at the high school with Prof. Quigley directing and Rev. C. W. McConnell delivering the address. Memorial Sabbath to be held at the courthouse or corn palace, weather permitting, with veterans and members of W R C and S of V urged to attend. May 30 procession forms at 10 a.m. and graveside services at Graceland cemetery, followed by a community dinner and a 3 p.m. address by Rev. Father Maher at the corn palace or courthouse. L. W. Dory, chairman, invites all citizens to participate and honor those who defended home and country.
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Quigley
Court House
Corn Palace
C. W. McConnell
Graceland Cemetery
Grand Army
W.R.C
S. of V
Mitchell
Father Maher
America
L. W. Dory
Elmendorf settles suit for Kimball Piano Co with Nina Moore
Co A Elmendorf representing Kimball Piano Co. and Mrs Nina Moore settled the court case in Sioux City after Moore had completed business dealings in Chicago yesterday.
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A. Elmendorf
Sioux City
Elmendorf
The
Kimball Piano Co
Nina Moore
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Scallin
Gillis’ Bargain House
George E. Logan Furniture CO
South Dakota
Na H. Pearson
Mn Blay
Pythtas
Bers
Frank Weller
Retisey Conceda
S. H. Scallin
Naxilus
Senators
Chas. Ferguson Claudius
T. J. Spangler
Appius
D. E. Burnside Horatius
Ed Nellon
D. Potter
Chas. Weller Calanthe
Julia Rogers Hermion
Marion Krom Ghee
Burt Phelps
Mandolin Club
Leek. Wolgemuth
Brookings College
Hurton
Champeny
Minnesota
U.S. Gov’t
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